Nothing Phone 4a (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme 16 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Nothing Phone 4a (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Realme 16 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 4a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2720 x 1224 than Realme 16 5G which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Nothing Phone 4a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme 16 5G
| Name | Nothing Phone 4a (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 16 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.57 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5400 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 33364 | Rs. 31999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 05, 2026. The cost of Nothing Phone 4a (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 33364. The launch Date of the second phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 5G is Rs. 31999.
Display comparison
Realme 16 5G has screen size of 6.57 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 4a (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.78 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Nothing's phone has display density of 440 PPI & Realme's phone has only 397 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than Nothing's phone ~ 87.2%. Nothing Phone 4a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 16 5G has 20.06:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Nothing Phone 4a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 16 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. Realme 16 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nothing Phone 4a (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 4a (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 16 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | A069 | 16 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security Updates | 6 years | 4 years |
| Release Date | March 05, 2026 | April 02, 2026 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (4a), Nothing Cable (C-c) 100 Cm, Phone (4a) Screen Protector (Pre-applied), Phone (4a) Case, Sim Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Information And Warranty Card | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Protective Case x 1, Quick Guide x 1 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.9 x 8.5 mm | 75.1 x 158.3 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 204.5 g | 183 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Pink, White, Black, Blue | Air White, Air Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 billion) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1224 x 2720 pixels, 12 Hz | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.06:9 |
| PPI | ~ 440 PPI | ~ 397 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 94% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5 | DT Star D+ |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) | 1000 nits(Typical) HBM: 1400 nits(Typical) 4200nit Peak Brightness |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+ | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3 Natural mode: 100% sRGB Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3 Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28, N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N71, N77, N78 | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WIFI 6, 802.11A/B/G/N/AC/AX, 2.4G/5G, 2X2 MIMO, TWT, MU-MIMO, OFDMA | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, SBC,AAC,Aptx,Aptx-HD,LDAC,LHDC(*LHDC only support OPPO Enco X series,oneplus Buds Pro series) |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,142,101 (Total) (v11) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 129,296 Sequential Read: 2162.9 MB/s; Sequential Write: 13839 MB/s | |
| Geekbench Score | 3,242 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,223 (Single Core) 3,385 (OpenCL) 5,679 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 1,506 (Wild Life Extreme) (9.02 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Control |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Popout, AI Portrait Glow, AI Edit Genie, AI Instant Clip, NEXT AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Mirror Selfie, Bypass Charging, 6050mm² Airflow VC | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.9 (Telephoto) 80mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom, Auto Focus, 3.5x Optical Zoom, 7x In-sensor Zoom, 70x Ultra Zoom 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 FOV 88°; 3P+IR lens |
| Camera Sensor | 50MP Sony IMX852 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Ultra Xdr, Ultra Xdr Motion Photo, Ai Semantic Segmentation (12 Layers), Portrait Optimiser, Macro Capability (Built Into The Default Mode), Night Mode, Video Recording: 4k Recording At 30 Fps, 1080p Recording At 30 Or 60 Fps, 1080p Ultra Xdr Recoding At 30 Fps, Slo-mo At 1080p 120 Fps, Time Lapse At 4k / 1080p | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, Food, Vibe, AI Landscape, LumaColor IMAGE, 1080P video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P video: 60 fps, 30 fps, EIS/OIS video: 30 fps(Cinematic mode), Supports Cinematic video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: up to 10× digital zoom, 720P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports TIME-LAPSE video shooting, 1080P UNDERWATER: 30fps |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/30/60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86°; 5P lens Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 4.1 | Realme UI 7.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen4 | mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 | 2X Arm Cortex-A76 up to 2.5GHz, 6X Arm Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | Dual Stereo |
| Audio Features | 300% Louder, Immersive Sound | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5400 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |